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N817 OTX

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,980 mi
Last recorded112,980 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 OTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 112,980 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 108,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 99,776 miles

ADVISE REAR O/SIDE WHEEL ARCH

ADVISE WIPER BLADES

ADVISE FRONT SEAT BELT S

ADVISE O/SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE

Fail 25 Feb 2006 99,776 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

ADVISE O/SIDE REAR ARCH COROSSION

ADVISE O/SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE

ADVISEBOTH FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MOVEMENT

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 99,502 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT SILL ANKORRAGE MOUNTING MOVEMENT

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR OUTER ARCH CORRODED

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N817 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N817 OTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N817 OTX registered?

N817 OTX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N817 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N817 OTX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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